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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

P555 SSXMOT history

P555 SSX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

P555 SSX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,447 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 SSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 SSX was last recorded at 103,447 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,305 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,142 miles
Average per year
4,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,447 miles
  • 2025 – 102,305 miles
  • 2024 – 100,821 miles
  • 2023 – 98,545 miles
  • 2022 – 95,976 miles
  • 2021 – 94,559 miles
  • 2020 – 92,628 miles
  • 2019 – 90,718 miles
  • 2018 – 86,104 miles
  • 2017 – 81,057 miles
  • 2016 – 75,288 miles
  • 2015 – 69,090 miles
  • 2014 – 62,726 miles
  • 2013 – 57,164 miles
  • 2011 – 49,254 miles
  • 2010 – 45,398 miles
  • 2009 – 38,683 miles
  • 2008 – 31,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,447 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • SLIGHT PLAY BOTH ENDS OF RACK

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,447 miles (+1,142)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,447 miles
    Test number
    425911475745
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass102,305 miles (+1,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,305 miles
    Test number
    843435048078
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,821 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,821 miles
    Test number
    186811146213
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,820 miles (+2,275)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,820 miles
    Test number
    510388889266
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,545 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,545 miles
    Test number
    263068908611
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail98,543 miles (+2,567)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,543 miles
    Test number
    599935755551
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass95,976 miles (+1,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,976 miles
    Test number
    717763420311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass94,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,559 miles
    Test number
    683164040415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail94,559 miles (+1,931)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,559 miles
    Test number
    152913462364
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass92,628 miles (+1,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,628 miles
    Test number
    328630465933
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage 215/45/17

  11. Pass90,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    606595119354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY BOTH ENDS OF RACK

  12. Fail90,718 miles (+4,614)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    896930018378
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY BOTH ENDS OF RACK

  13. Pass86,104 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,104 miles
    Test number
    532231492658
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY BOTH ENDS OF RACK

  14. Fail86,020 miles (+4,963)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,020 miles
    Test number
    622122352476
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY BOTH ENDS OF RACK

  15. Pass81,057 miles (+5,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,057 miles
    Test number
    736169871372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack end joints

  16. Pass75,288 miles (+6,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,288 miles
    Test number
    855748122677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM SUMP BUNG
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY BOTH ENDS OF RACK

  17. Pass69,090 miles (+6,364)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,090 miles
    Test number
    807378045013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play off/side end of rack

  18. Pass62,726 miles (+5,562)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,726 miles
    Test number
    928290364014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteF/O/S and R/N/S tyres wearing pn outer edges

  19. Pass57,164 miles (+7,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,164 miles
    Test number
    867470063085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass49,254 miles (+3,856)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,254 miles
    Test number
    366499641253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass45,398 miles (+6,715)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,398 miles
    Test number
    783109530268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,683 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,683 miles
    Test number
    681082729214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,420 miles
    Test number
    564281348285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 SSX

Does P555 SSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 SSX is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 SSX?
The MOT on P555 SSX is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 SSX done?
P555 SSX was recorded at 103,447 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,123 miles a year.
Has P555 SSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 SSX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on P555 SSX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P555 SSX find?
P555 SSX passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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